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1. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

   augwest replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU

   [quote=SICU_Murse;663091 ]Hey all -- So I registered for the CMC subspecialty cert through the AACN. I recently passed my CCRN :w00t: and scored 100% on the cardio portion of the test. I was wondering if anyone out there has recently taken the exam a...

2. NP online programs

   augwest replied to augwest's topic in General Nursing

   Thanx so much! great resource.

3. NP online programs

   augwest replied to augwest's topic in General Nursing

   Thanx! So, lets say i was in the process of gaining my NP as 2015 rolled thru, would i then be required to upgrade/alter the course work for a DNP? i understand this question is best a query for the institutions i intend to be involved.

4. NP online programs

   augwest posted a topic in General Nursing

   im looking into online NP programs. Where should i go regarding cost, creditability, difficulty, ect. Also, ive heard by 2015 NP's will be required a DNP to compete in the job market. Is this True? Scott

5. lack of confidence on giving meds

   augwest replied to lenjoy03's topic in New Nurse

   ...because i had a med error that sent a pt to the ER and ICU. the pt stabilized and is fine now, but im having trouble dealing with the emotional aftermath and the future confidence of my career.

6. lack of confidence on giving meds

   augwest replied to lenjoy03's topic in New Nurse

   good stuff, i appreciate your remarks. I use a Davis's Drug Guide version 3.1, 2000-2006 PDA program. It's a good and accurate program, it seems. hey, does anyone have any experience with meds errors they would like to talk about?

7. lack of confidence on giving meds

   augwest replied to lenjoy03's topic in New Nurse

   hey, ive screwed things up here. i posted a concern here with out addressing the discussion at hand! so ill start over: If im giving a med and i dont know the most basic things about the drug i freak inside. i would prefer to look up all meds on my P...

8. lack of confidence on giving meds

   augwest replied to lenjoy03's topic in New Nurse

   Hello all, I had a serious med error on the job and need to talk with someone some experience with all this! Im a new working LPN, soon to be RN and would love to talk with some folks about some of my concerns...:w00t: